Cork explode into contention

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What began as a powerful challenge in the second of the Guinness Munster semi-finals ended in a rout, after Donal O'Grady's superbly prepared team showed character as well as terrific skill to overcome a spirited Clare recovery.

Whatever the outcome was going to be, Cork showed from the opening minutes that they had the mental toughness to take on the team which had shocked league finalists Tipperary in the opening round.